Export to Tape w/ XH-A1 and CS4 - Please Help

Tim Altonen · September 10th, 2009, 08:44 AM

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I am having a big problem exporting to a tape using Adobe CS4 and my Canon XH-A1. The project is HDV at 24fps. The problem is that the "Export to Tape" function is grayed out and simply will not work. I know there has to be something simple I am overlooking, but the pressure is on, as this film has been accepted to a festival which requires mini-dv tapes. Please help as soon as possible. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Chris Hurd · September 10th, 2009, 08:50 AM

Try this, in VCR mode: Menu > Signal Setup > Time Code > HD/DV In > Copy

Also in VCR mode, try: Menu > Signal Setup > HD Down-Conv > Off

You should power the camera down and disconnect it from the computer before making this change... then re-connect.

[ edit: added HD Down-Conv > Off ]

Tim Altonen · September 10th, 2009, 09:17 AM

Thanks Chris, that seems to have done it. Sorry for re-posting in several areas - panic sets in and you start acting crazy...
I'm doing this on a friend's computer and don't use CS4 much - I chose "Render and Record" and it seems to be taking a very long time to get started - is this normal? And what can I expect for a 90 min feature? Thanks again

Tim Altonen · September 10th, 2009, 09:27 AM

Alright, problem #2 - I just thought it was taking a long time to get started - but it's actually crashed CS4 the last two times I've tried to "Render and Record" - Any suggestions?

Chris Hurd · September 10th, 2009, 10:04 AM

That's an issue which is best addressed in our Adobe CS / Premiere forum.

Kevin Sawicki · September 11th, 2009, 10:09 PM

I did this and its still grayed out.
Any other suggestions?

Ps, I think this should stay in XH-A1 Category, because I only have this prob with my XH.
My old cameras never had this issue.

September 10th, 2009, 08:44 AM	#1
Tim Altonen Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 29	Export to Tape w/ XH-A1 and CS4 - Please Help - Time Sensitive! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am having a big problem exporting to a tape using Adobe CS4 and my Canon XH-A1. The project is HDV at 24fps. The problem is that the "Export to Tape" function is grayed out and simply will not work. I know there has to be something simple I am overlooking, but the pressure is on, as this film has been accepted to a festival which requires mini-dv tapes. Please help as soon as possible. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

September 10th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#5
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September 11th, 2009, 10:09 PM	#6
Kevin Sawicki Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Holmdel, NJ Posts: 81	I did this and its still grayed out. Any other suggestions? Ps, I think this should stay in XH-A1 Category, because I only have this prob with my XH. My old cameras never had this issue. __________________ Check out my blog at KevinSawicki.com

September 10th, 2009, 08:50 AM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Try this, in VCR mode: Menu > Signal Setup > Time Code > HD/DV In > Copy Also in VCR mode, try: Menu > Signal Setup > HD Down-Conv > Off You should power the camera down and disconnect it from the computer before making this change... then re-connect. [ edit: added HD Down-Conv > Off ] __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

September 10th, 2009, 09:17 AM	#3
Tim Altonen Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 29	Thanks Chris, that seems to have done it. Sorry for re-posting in several areas - panic sets in and you start acting crazy... I'm doing this on a friend's computer and don't use CS4 much - I chose "Render and Record" and it seems to be taking a very long time to get started - is this normal? And what can I expect for a 90 min feature? Thanks again

September 10th, 2009, 09:27 AM	#4
Tim Altonen Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 29	Alright, problem #2 - I just thought it was taking a long time to get started - but it's actually crashed CS4 the last two times I've tried to "Render and Record" - Any suggestions?